How to fix A media driver your computer needs is missing. This could be DVD.....Windows Server 2019

Hello Daniel Cruz,

The error message “A media driver your computer needs is missing” during Windows Server 2019 installation typically indicates that the setup cannot find the required USB, DVD, or storage controller drivers.

To resolve this issue, please try the following steps:

1. Use a USB 2.0 port instead of USB 3.0, as some drivers may not load correctly during setup.
2. Recreate the installation media using the latest version of the Windows Media Creation Tool or Rufus, and ensure it’s formatted as NTFS.
3. If installing from ISO, mount the ISO on a virtual machine or use a different USB stick.
4. Download and load the latest storage controller drivers from your hardware vendor and place them on a separate USB drive—then use “Load Driver” during setup.

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Thank you so much!!!

Best regards,

QQ.